Faces of Faith: Thomas Pinkasavage

Name of church, your volunteer positions there and how long serving there: Open Bible Baptist Church, Lower Alsace Township, where I serve as a deacon and participate in various youth ministries for about 10 years.

Describe some of the challenges and goals you see for your church: There are so many distractions in today's world that keep people from regularly attending and participating in church. The biggest challenge we face is the competition that the church has with these distractions and finding ways to bring new families in.

Favorite Bible verse: James 1:19-20: “Wherefore, my brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.”

The most rewarding part about volunteering: I enjoy using the time and ability the Lord has given me to allow me to give something back to Him. I believe in setting the example of service to my kids, who are also beginning to volunteer in different ministries in the church.

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